Celine Lily Perforated Triomphe Slingback

The Lily Slingback is one of the more refined, heritage-driven silhouettes in the Celine range — a heeled court shoe built around classic slingback proportions and finished with one of the maison's most enduring house codes. It captures the polished, Parisian side of the brand's design language, built around restraint, proportion, and the kind of quietly recognisable detailing that defines the Celine footwear range.

This iteration is crafted in patent calfskin, perforated across the upper to reveal the maison's signature Triomphe motif. The patent finish gives the silhouette a sharp, dressed-up quality — the lacquered surface catches light cleanly and crisply, lending the shoe a polished, formal presence. Calfskin is prized for its smooth hand-feel and refined grain, and the patent treatment sharpens every line and edge of the design while preserving the leather's natural quality.

The perforation work transforms the otherwise minimal upper into a textural, graphic surface. Rendered as the Triomphe motif — a recurring code drawn from the chains of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and reintroduced as one of the central symbols of the maison — the perforations reveal the pattern through negative space rather than applied detailing. The effect is subtle and considered, allowing the house code to read clearly without dominating the silhouette.

The silhouette is built on classic slingback proportions: a refined toe shape, a clean low-cut topline that elongates the foot, and a slim slingback strap that wraps around the heel. The strap fastens with a fine buckle or elasticated detail, keeping the lines clean and uninterrupted. The heel sits at a refined, wearable height, delivering an elegant pitch that translates across tailoring, eveningwear, and polished day dressing.

Inside, smooth leather lining and a cushioned insole give a polished, comfortable feel underfoot. The outsole is finished cleanly in matching tones, with discreet additional branding kept understated.

A modern Parisian classic — refined in proportion, sharpened in finish, and built around the kind of enduring house code that has come to define Celine's contemporary footwear language.